Carbohydrates.jpg

Image Citation-

http://kudosforlowcarb.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.html(Kudos for Balnced Fitness and Life-Style)

Type Of Chemical-

Carbohydrate

Effects Of Too Much or Too Little-

Carbohydrates are a good source of energy and a small amount, like low-carb diets, decrease insulin levels and make people burn a lot of fat for energy.

Human System Most Affected-

Metabolism

Foods That Contain This Chemical-

Bread, Pasta, Beans, Cereal, Rice.

Chemical Formula-

(C·H2O)n

Chemical Interactions In The Body-

Too much increases metabolism and too little decreases metabolism. Both can be harmful because one needs a steady metabolism in order to maintain a healthy weight.

Citations-

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html (Harvard School of Public Health)

(Created By Rachel Patterson)